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Jewish Historical Museum

Jewish Historical Museum
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The Jewish Historical Museum in Belgrade, founded in 1948, is the only museum of its kind in Serbia, dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and culture of Jewish communities across the former Yugoslavia. Located at 71 Kralja Petra Street, within a building originally designed in 1928 for the Sephardic Jewish community, the museum offers a rich and complex narrative spanning from the 2nd century to the present. Its permanent exhibition includes over 1,000 ethnographic items, documents, photographs, and artworks that trace Jewish life, traditions, and the devastating impact of the Holocaust. The museum also maintains extensive archives and electronic databases documenting Holocaust victims and Jewish registries. Through thematic displays and historical artifacts, it provides insight into the resilience and contributions of Jewish communities in the Balkans. As a center for education and remembrance, the Jewish Historical Museum plays a vital role in preserving cultural memory and fostering intercultural understanding.

Belgrade Serbia
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The Jewish Historical Museum in Belgrade is located at Kralja Petra Street 71a, near the southeast corner of Kalemegdan Park in the Stari Grad (Old Town) district. Established in 1948, it is Serbia’s only Jewish museum and is housed in a building originally built in 1928 for the Sephardic Jewish community. The museum’s permanent exhibition offers a comprehensive view of Jewish history and culture in the region, spanning from Roman times through the devastating impact of the Holocaust during World War II. Inside, visitors find a rich collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and ritual items that illuminate Jewish life in Serbia and the former Yugoslavia. The museum’s central location places it near major attractions such as Kalemegdan Fortress, the bustling pedestrian street Knez Mihailova, and other cultural landmarks, making it an important and accessible destination for those exploring Belgrade’s historical and cultural heritage.

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